April 27, 2014

Denim & Louis Vuitton


Photography by Rui Ferreira

Happy Sunday, guys!
It's a quick post with some photos of yesterday's look. Things have been quite tough lately, at a personal level, so my mood is currently focused on casual looks, simple pieces and shapes. And the grey windy weather doesn't help at all! But well, things will get better. I'm hopping so..
Yesterday I went for a total denim look, adding the super Louis Vuitton shopper and those amazing Zara heels. That color is gorgeous! And that street was a great choice due to the yellow on the walls. It really makes the blue stand out. Messy hair, no make-up, keeping it simple and relaxed. 

Today we're off to the capital, for a tennis event at Portugal Open (I hope it doesn't rain). And it will awkward for me to be wearing a polo shirt for the first time - it's clearly not my thing but sometimes a little change is good. Am I right? I'll take some photos and share them here with you later today or tomorrow morning.

Love,
Maria




Find similar items:

shirt - here and here
jeans - here and here
heels - here and here 
sunglasses - here
watch - here and here


April 23, 2014

Brown Details


Photography by Rui Ferreira

Hello there, dear readers!
I'm already out to do some important errands and to stroll through the city (it does wonders to my head and mood). Maybe I'll take some random photos and share them here with you later today.

This is how I looked yesterday, a casual outfit with a twist. Those jeans are a favorite piece on my closet since I've DIY them a few months ago, which gave a edgy touch to the look. Just added some basic pieces, like a men t-shirt, over sized blazer, a retro clutch and a pair of brown platform shoes. Simple look for a everyday routine.

See you later!

Love, 
Maria





Find similar items:

blazer - here and here
t-shirt - here, here and here
jeans - here
bag - here and here
shoes - here
sunglasses - here



April 22, 2014

Black Ballerinas


Find it here
Similar here and here

Good morning!
I hope you all had a wonderful time during Easter. There's nothing like spending some quality time with family.
Today I want to share a basic flat that I've been looking for. When it comes to shoes I tend to be very picky, specially about flats. They must have a twist so that a casual look can turned slightly different. And I found these goodies at Zara (but you can look on the other links for similar ones). Just another pair to my collection. What can I say? A girl gotta love shoes!

See you later!

Love, 
Maria

April 19, 2014

Shapes of Grey


Photography by Rui Ferreira

Happy Easter, guys! 
I hope you're having a wonderful time with your family and friends, with tones of sweets and fun time. We've kept it simple this year, no big reunions. And simple was the outfit I wore today - black and grey. It's all in the shapes of the clothes. I kept it minimal with a bodycon dress, leather jacket and those gorgeous heels (I can't get enough of them!). The last time I wore this dress was last Summer and honestly I don't know why I don't wear it more often. It brings out the curves (a girl gotta look sexy, right?) and a good way to keep it casual is with a pair of black flats, an oversized knit cardigan and a black shopper. Pretty, right?

See you tomorrow!

Love, 
Maria 







April 16, 2014

Pick of the Day - Black Shopper



Find it HERE

I'm in a desperate need of a new black bag, big enough for me to carry my things around. I previously posted a similar post about a black shopper from Zara as well, but the bag was to soft for me. So I went on another research and this one is perfect! And it has silver buckles. Just click on the link to see more photos of it. 
And yes, it's an item on my birthday wishlist, hehe. But I decided to make a separate post of it. 

What do you think of this one, guys?

Love,
Maria

Colbalt Blue & Gold


Photography by Rui Ferreira

Hello, my gorgeous readers!
Here you have another look we shot last week, when the sun was shinning and it was hot enough to wear bare legs. Love that oversized blue blouse (it's one of my favorite summer pieces and I have it for quite sometime) and those heels... no words to described! I'm glad i followed my boyfriend's intuition 'cause I was fixated on the black version of them (they were so cool! but didn't had my size...). But when I tried these babies I fell in love with the color. Bringing some color to you, just to give a little change to my tendency to go monochromatic or neutral.

Today I'll be styling a photoshoot for a great friend so later today expect to see some backstage photos and lot of goofiness. 

Now, time to catch the bus to the studio. See you later, guys!

Love,
Maria






April 14, 2014

Simple Stripes



Photography by Rui Ferreira

New week! Another opportunity to go and work harder on a little dream I have. It's getting there and I cannot wait to share a talent (so others say) I have. I'll be soon sharing an insight on what my boyfriend and I are working on. Now, I'm doing a piece requested by my sister-in-law and let's see how good is the result (I'm such a perfectionist...).

This post was supposed to be posted yesterday but I forgot to time it - dumb! Yesterday was my boyfriend's birthday and I tried to spent the most time with him and his family. Good quality time, talking about life and future plans among some jokes. Great day! 
We took this photos during last week. This is a simple yet feminine outfit. That skirt as a neoprene effect to it and that zipper makes all the difference. Just combined with one of my favorite heels, a white shirt and off I went. Just enjoying the sun while it was hot and shining. 

See you later!

Love,
Maria




April 12, 2014

Crochet Skirt = Perfection


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Hey there, guys!
I want to share this gorgeous, gorgeous crochet skirt I just found on Pull&Bear online store. The perfect statement yet simple piece for this Spring. It's so beautiful... I'm in love with it! 
So tomorrow is my boyfriend's birthday and so I maybe be more off of my social networks just to focus on him (more than usual, hehe) but I have a timed post of an outfit we shot during this week. So stay tuned (:

Now, gonna watch Hannibal.

Love,
Maria

April 11, 2014

Crop and Flowers


Photography by Rui Ferreira

Hello there! 
The sun is shining and it's hot outside. I got home a few hours ago and fell asleep under my window, just bathing myself in the sun. Hmm, it felt so good. Spent the morning doing some errands and strolling the city for some new places to shoot. Later today I'm meeting my best friend for his rehearsal and I cannot wait. I seriously miss dancing... It was so good and so relaxing. 

And I'm wearing a crop top for the first time... not used to show my belly on the streets - I leave it for the beach - but I think I need to get used to it. I have another crop top in mind that I would love to try - and buy if it fits well - so I need to wear this one more. Mixed it with those floral pants and a pair of brown platform peep-toe heels. As much as I love black shoes, a pair of brown is a must-have on your closet. Such a great pair for casual looks, and they go perfect with denim! 
It's starting to see some muscle after almost two months of exercise, and it more than happy! After being a year and half without doing any type of exercise, dance or workout, I felt the need to start again and getting back my six pack for Summer. 

See you tomorrow!

Love,
Maria





April 10, 2014

White Summer


Find them here: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Hello, gorgeous!
The sun is shining, it's warm and smells like flowers. It's a typical Spring day and I'm soon heading out to do some errands. But first I want to share some white goodies that are currently on my cravings list - white dresses and a beautiful open back jumpsuit. Perfect pieces for Summer.
Have a favorite? I honestly cannot choose.

Love,
Maria

April 09, 2014

Casual Grey


Photography by Rui Ferreira

Hello there, sweeties!
Here you have a look from a couple of days ago. My boyfriend is out of town and I've been at home doing some work for a personal project. I should have gone to town to pick up somethings I need for the project but I'm just too lazy and the weather is grey and not welcoming for a stroll. Maybe tomorrow.. But as I'm writing this the sun is picking out of the clouds - and warming my feet! Hmm, good!
It's a casual chic look, that I normally wear - even with a pair of loafers or flats. Simple outfit for a everyday routine. That grey sweater from Mango is super soft and light, perfect for those mid hot spring days.
And I've notice that I take a lot of photos on heels... And you guys don't even imagine my loafers/flats collection. Gotta take more with them. I'm thinking on doing a week with no heels kinda post... Let's see how it goes.

Love, 
Maria





April 07, 2014

Black Tube & Denim


Photography by Rui Ferreira

Hello there again!
The weather was so good today. Reached 28ยบ C! YES! 
Here you have some outfit photos. Not the look I wore today (the photos turned out quite dark and the location wasn't the best). This was one outfit I had in mind for quite sometime and since we took several photos today, I decided to share these instead. 

I'm very happy with the result of this photoshoot! Light, location (that wall is my favorite in the city, as you may notice, hehe), outfit, the shape and my face/hair! This isn't very often.
This is one of my favorite combinations. That tube skirt is my favorite skirt at the moment but I try not to use it very often otherwise you'll get bored. The denim shirt gives a casual-chic touch to the whole outfit, keeping it cool. And of course, some gold goodies to light it up a little. Nothing more, and nothing less. The way I like! 
I'm so glad that this type of skirts are back. Not that I don't like a good mini-skirt but they tend to slide up when I'm walking and I'm always pulling them down. These always stay on knee high and give shape to your body, bringing back those sexy curves. Don't you agree?

Now, going to watch the last two episodes from Hannibal (it's such a cool series!!)

Love, 
Maria








April 06, 2014

Short Hair Issues



Happy Sunday, guys!

Sorry for the lack of post yesterday but I was so tired when I got home that I just layed in bed and listen to music and scrolled through Tumblr. 

When it comes to hair, I'm the most uncertain minded person you can know! When I see a cool hairstyle it gives me, instantly, this urge to go and shopped it off like that! In my teens, I used to have so many crazy hairstyles, but when I got to the university I settle down for something simple and since them I've kept it casual. But now, as I get older, I'm in a need to rock this hairstyle out and have something new. Like I said on a previous post, I've had this hairstyle for two years now (shaved it last summer but did the same last month) and it's starting to boring me. 

I've had done a similar post but on how to style your short-growing hair. But since it didn't work out for me (letting my hair grow, I mean),  today I decided to share some inspiration on Pixie Haircut and a cool way to style them - pulling the bangs back creating a silk and polished look. 
I shopped my hair a month ago but after seeing my last outfit photos and realizing that the copper color is still very visible, I've been thinking on going short again - meaning, cutting half of the bangs. It really is an addiction to have short hair - you are always wanting it to be shorter and shorter! And I love to see a gorgeous girl with short hair and a beautiful make-up, it reflects so much personality and sexyness. UFF!

The first photo shows how long your bangs should be (it can go a bit longer but never under you nose), and it's a cool way to wear them if you're just not in the mood to put products and style it. Wearing them down and messing them up it's awesome as well. 

The next four photos shows the silk polished look I was talking. the second photo shows something slightly different but yet cool - instead of pulling the bangs backwards just pull them up or to the side, and give them a little texture. I've been doing my research on how to style this types of haircut and there are two things we've always have to have: a teasing comb (super essential!) and a good product to give it shape, texture and endurance. Those girls look super gorgeous with that hair... You just don't have to be afraid of styling the way you want. Jazz it up, ladies!

I'm so into this right now... for Summer it's the best and with my simple style just gives it a little edge to the whole look. Stay tuned because soon I'll be cutting it again :p

See you later with some outfit photos!

Love, 
Maria




photos from Tumblr and H&M 

April 04, 2014

Stripes Obssession


Find them here:
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7


Good late morning, guys!
The day is grey once again and there's not much to do, besides some important errands and workout. 
So I decided to share a timeless pattern and that is a must-have in every single closet, either you're a girl or a boy - STRIPES! In this case, striped dresses. I've got a couple of striped shirts but now it's time to find that perfect dress for summer days, which you can put on with some sandals, a panama hat and you're ready to go. Just don't know the cut... There are so many right now that is difficult to choose. The favorites are 1, 2 and 3. Most of this dresses are from Zara (what else, right?) and super affordable (which is good!).

What do you think of this dresses? 

Love, 
Maria